heavenly roses

Rose garden in the Cathedral grounds

The photos above were taken this last Saturday,15 October.  The scene could easily be mistaken for June.  Yes, I'm glad to say that Autumn is being kind thus far, easing me gently and quietly into the last few months of the year.  Regular readers of my blog will know of my aversion to Autumn weather. 

I emphasise the word weather.  Not the season itself, I actually like the jewel colours of the berries and of course Autumn sees bountiful harvests of apples and pumpkins.  I like the crispness of falling leaves in all their russet hues.  It is simply the grey weather I oppose.  For me a winter's day is far preferable.  An idealised day of deep blue skies lit by a sparkling low sun.

So taking advantage of the lovely weather, we took some visiting friends on a walkabout through our town, pointing out buildings of interest and snippets of history (of which this town has much to offer) and stopping for coffee in the grounds of the Refectory to the Cathedral.  It was lovely to sit outside in the south- facing and still verdant garden.  A rampant passion flower grows and extends all along one wall and heaves with soft orange fruit, delicious looking but entirely inedible of course.

Back home I'm enjoying these dried hydrangea heads as they turn from vibrant cerise to a lovely dusky mauve - with just a hint of completely dried yellow as the petals slowly turn and drop...

Jeanne

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Apologies for the different typefaces of my last few posts. I'm trying to find one that is easiest on the eye - which do you prefer - this one or the previous?  Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!